Wolves sign 2026 second-round pick Ivan Belikov

SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of defenceman Ivan Belikov to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend.

A native of Parkland, FL., Belikov was selected by Sudbury in the second round (25th overall) of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the 2025-26 season with Detroit Honeybaked 15U AAA, recording 35 points (10-25–35) in 84 regular-season games. He then capped his season off by helping the club capture an OHL Cup championship.

The 6-foot-4, right-shot blueliner becomes the first member of Sudbury’s 2026 draft class to sign with the organization.

General Manager Rob Papineau praised Belikov’s development and potential.

“We are excited that Ivan has committed to the hockey club and the OHL,” said Papineau. “He was a standout all season on the OHL Cup championship team. He has an exciting summer ahead with USA Hockey and a very bright future with the Wolves.”